Cecilia Muņoz bio box

Cecilia Muñoz was picked as the Obama White House’s director of Intergovernmental Affairs. Here’s a quick look at her life and career.

Cecilia Muñoz was picked as the Obama White House’s director of Intergovernmental Affairs. Here’s a quick look at her life and career.

Career: Currently serves as senior vice president for the Office of Research, Advocacy and Legislation at the National Council of La Raza (NCLR). Also is the chair of the board of the Center for Community Change, and serves on the U.S. Programs Board of the Open Society Institute and the board of directors of the Atlantic Philanthropies.

Born: Detroit

Fun fact: Muñoz is the daughter of immigrants from Bolivia.

Source: Change.gov

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